<span>In 2013, the percentage of all poor families in the United States headed by single women was "fifty-one percent".
The number in the year 2011 was 52 % which decreased one percent within two years. The reasons for such a high percentage could be lack of income or lack of opportunities or some gender biased at some pockets of society. </span>
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families is the program that gives eligible citizens certain items for free or at a reduced cost. They provide shelter and food, and utilities.
